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Why is there literally almost not a single update on phase 2? It's almost halfway through 2025 and all I see are just Halloween pop-up events. I hope there's some news soon.

The photo was taken at Flight of the Hippogriff, where the steel structure of the new haunted house for 2025 has been completed. This haunted house is located to the left of the entrance to Paradise Mall in Minion Land, right next to Jack's Circus. The theme is currently unknown, but there are rumors that the theme of this haunted house is 'Haunted Piano Study.' However, it has recently been seen that USB has submitted a trademark for USJ's Hamikuma, involving various goods. It is unclear how USB will present the Hamikuma brought in from USJ, and whether the new haunted house will be related to Hamikuma?
(photo by 9806446447, from REDnote)

Originally Posted by rocky

Why are there rumors these days that Universal Studios Beijing will announce expansion plans on May 1st this year? It’s also mentioned that the expansion will involve ride attractions, rather than a new themed land. Does anyone know the truth behind these rumors?

This makes me wonder if they are thinking about changing certain rides or making them more exciting. A survey went out a few weeks ago to annual pass holders. Asking us about which rides we thought were the most boring, and which rides we'd like to see updated.

Why are there rumors these days that Universal Studios Beijing will announce expansion plans on May 1st this year? It’s also mentioned that the expansion will involve ride attractions, rather than a new themed land. Does anyone know the truth behind these rumors?

Originally Posted by Guest

A Hagrid Motorbike coaster near-clone was waiting for funding over a year ago.

I remember seeing this in a 2024 discussion. Tourists on a VIP tour asked the guide. They learned the Harry Potter expansion area has a reserved space for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
A few days ago, a netizen commented online. Their family member is a supplier. The supplier was already sending construction materials to Universal Beijing Resort. If there’s no official info on Beijing government websites, this information isn’t very reliable.

Originally Posted by rocky

A message from X blogger Universalapex said that Universal Creative has wrapped up the construction of Epic Universe. Currently, they’ve embarked on designing new theme parks for Universal Studios locations worldwide, Universal Beijing Resort included.
Since its debut, Universal Beijing Resort has never disclosed any official expansion plans. It’s reasonable to anticipate that during its fifth anniversary celebrations in 2026, announcements regarding new themed zones, rides, and other offerings could well be on the cards.

A Hagrid Motorbike coaster near-clone was waiting for funding over a year ago.

March 2025 Birdseye View Update: At present, the ground hardening has been completed at the sites of two brand - new haunted houses, which are awaiting construction. One known piece of information is that one of the new haunted houses may be called "The Haunted Piano Study". This information flashed by in the comments of online discussions, and its authenticity remains to be verified.
Currently, it's known that Freaky Farm may be newly upgraded on the original basis or replaced by a completely new haunted house theme. However, considering that in 2023 and 2024, the character of EMO Tu (the Demon Rabbit / the Zombie Rabbit) in Freaky Farm was widely loved by everyone, it is likely that Freaky Farm will be retained in some form. So the probability of Freaky Farm's return is only 50%.
As can be seen in the picture, Jack's Circus and House No. 81, which debuted in 2024, will be retained and will continue to operate during this year's Halloween event (Scares @ Universal 2025).

A message from X blogger Universalapex said that Universal Creative has wrapped up the construction of Epic Universe. Currently, they’ve embarked on designing new theme parks for Universal Studios locations worldwide, Universal Beijing Resort included.
Since its debut, Universal Beijing Resort has never disclosed any official expansion plans. It’s reasonable to anticipate that during its fifth anniversary celebrations in 2026, announcements regarding new themed zones, rides, and other offerings could well be on the cards.

A new shortcut has been built, located at the junction of Minion Land and Jurassic World.

Originally Posted by UgoXarles666888

I really want to know why UBR expansion is so slow compared to other parks.

This was a hot topic recently on red book (小红书). Shanghai Disneyland had their first expansion (Toy Story Land) about two years after the park opened. Nothing has even been officially announced at Universal Beijing yet.
I've been an annual pass holder for two years, the park is always very busy. I'm worried that if they don't announce something soon, that people will start losing interest.

I really want to know why UBR expansion is so slow compared to other parks. Officially opened in 2021, 3 years later, still no any reliable information about next expansion! When? What's wrong with UBR? The initial plan of many years ago was to build three parks (nearly three times the current size) but now we are in the fourth year, still no official information about the next expansion project of the first park...with so much unused space in it. Could I assume there is something wrong with the financial performance so the investors' confidence is not so high? As far as I know, UBR is a joint venture between one Chinese state-owned corporation and the US counterpart company. Who's to blame? What's the reason behind this? Financial? Political? Cultural? Official announcement is one thing, implementation and construction is another, but now I am truly curious about the intangible huge obstacles of UBR future expansion.